This is a presentation on my thesis project - soL. The over all thought is to create products that are totally recyclable. Meaning, recyclable without disassembly, also meaning using recycled materials for creation with little to no down-cycle.

1. craig kibbe
soL

2. what should i do?
soL

3. soL
goals
the goals that i want to achieve
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

4. soL
goals
the goals that i want to achieve
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

5. soL
goals
the goals that i want to achieve
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

6. soL
goals
the goals that i want to achieve
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

7. soL
goals
the goals that i want to achieve
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

8. soL
goals
the goals that i want to achieve
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

9. what am i going to make?
soL

10. soL
packaging what will be housed within the desk?
what space needs to be available?

11. soL
persona setting a target market
age: 18 to 45
income: $20,000 plus per year
mind-set: green and sustainable
style: modern
car: any
married: yes or no

12. soL
preliminary sketches
conceptual drawings to narrow down a design

13. soL
optical illusion
conceptual drawings to narrow down a
direction

14. soL
optical illusion
conceptual drawings to narrow down a
direction

15. soL
optical illusion
conceptual drawings to narrow down a
direction

16. soL
redefine all the parts will be made from recycled materials like plastics
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

17. soL
redefine
need to keep the cost down to hit a low price point
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

18. soL
redefine
how will it travel? how can it save space?
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

19. soL
redefine
make it easy to assemble for the user
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

20. soL
redefine
try to keep the carbon foot print down as much as possible
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

21. soL
redefine
make it for either domestic or commercial use
renewable
cost effective
flat packing
user friendly
sustainable
versatile

22. soL research
need to research the materials and processes
that can achieve my goals
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age

23. soL research
plastic needs to be: recyclable
light wieght
structural
and low downcycle
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age

24. soL research
plastic needs to be:
Solid 3-d
Hollow 3-d
limiting the processes down
left me with :
Tolerance 0.005 investment casting,
automated
reaction injection
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
molding
Primary shaping process
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The 500
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age
Labor Intensity

25. pppppp
soL research
plastic needs to be:
primary shaping processes
reaction injection molding
investment casting,
automated
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
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production rate (units) (/hr)

26. soL research
plastic needs to be:
reaction injection molding
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Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
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Dish
Solid

27. soL research
plastic needs to be:
shows the rate of cost in
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
relation to batch size
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age

28. soL research
plastic needs to be:
knowing the process i can narrow
down the materials
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age

29. soL research
plastic Tensile strength :
needs to be Tensile strength
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription
e material Recycle
reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding Recycle
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n
age
Downcycle
Process schematic
Downcycle
Combust for energy Combust for energy
recovery recovery
Biodegrade Biodegrade

30. soL research
plastic needs to be:
pla (unfilled)
density (lb/in^3)
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age
abs foam (structural, 0.85)
tensile strength (ksi)

31. soL research
now to narrow down the glass which should be:
recyclable
hight tensile strength
transparent
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age

32. soL research
now to narrow down the glass which should be:
recyclable
hight tensile strength
transparent
Dished sheet
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed Range of section thickness
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
escription
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
Roughness
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age

33. soL research
now to narrow down the glass which should be:
recyclable
hight tensile strength
smc molding
transparent
thermoplastic
composite
capital cost (usd)
molding
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
emc molding
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of compression
escription
e material
reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age
labor intensity

34. reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
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shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
(Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
compression molding
Process schematic
now to narrow down the glass which should be:
research
recyclable
hight tensile strength
transparent
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
Page 1 of 2
to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age
Shape
Flat sheet
Dished sheet
Solid 3-D

35. soL research
now to narrow down the glass which should be:
recyclable
hight tensile strength
transparent
potash soda lead glass-120
price (usd/lb)
Compression molding Page 1 of 2
Description
The process
In COMPRESSION MOLDING a pre-measured quantity of polymer - usually a thermoset - in the form of
granules or a pre-formed tablet containing resin and hardener is placed in a heated mold. The mold is closed
creating sufficient pressure to force the polymer into the mold cavity. The polymer is allowed to cure, the mold is
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) opened and the component removed. A variant, polymer forging, is used to form thermoplastics that are difficult
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to mold, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, or shapes that have thick walls or large and abrupt
changes in section area. Compression molding is widely used to shape the composites BMC and SMC. BMC
(Bulk Molding Compound) and SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) differ in the shape and content of
escription reinforcement and filler. BMC has less (15-25% of glass fiber) and it is the easiest to mold to 3-dimensional
e material shapes. SMC has more (up to 35%) of glass fiber and is limited to sheet shapes. DMC (Dough Molding
Compound) is the genesis - a dough-like mix of thermosetting polyester, polyurethane or epoxy with hardener,
BS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is tough, resilient, and easily molded. It is usually opaque, although some
chopped glass fiber, filler and coloring agent. Two more - GMT (Glass Mat Thermoplastics) and TSC
ades can now be transparent, and it can be given vivid colors. ABS-PVC alloys are tougher than standard
BS and, in self-extinguishing grades, are used for the casings of power tools. (Thermoplastic Sheet Compounds) - are the thermoplastic equivalent, based on nylon 6 or polypropylene. The
word "dough" conveys well the way in which they are shaped: squeezed between a pair of dies, like a pie crust.
omposition (summary)
H2-CH-C6H4)n Process schematic
age
tensile strength (ksi)

36. soL
design
time to sculpt!

37. soL human factors
redesigning the shape of the desk to conform the
needs and comfort of people
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60
using chamfers to help with comfort when typing

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optical illusion
conceptual drawings to narrow down a
direction
ideas for
different shapes
that the shelves
could take on
organization

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aesthetics
creating a dynamic shape and improving
ergonomics by adjusting the angles that
cut in on the front
aesthetically conforming the
desk to the user

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aesthetics
creating a dynamic shape and improving
ergonomics by adjusting the angles that
cut in on the front
Z Y
X
changing angles on the fronts of the shelves
to face the user more for better access

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aesthetics
relating the shape of the desk and the shelves together by using angles and fillets
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5
side view

42. soL human factors
redesigning the shape of the desk to conform the
needs and comfort of people
a
b
developing an aesthetic
way to manage wires c
d

43. soL
human factors
slide in male to female locking joints

44. soL
optical illusion
conceptual drawings to narrow down a
direction
modular design

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flat packing
making modular pieces to the desk allows
for compact packing for shipping and space
saving

46. soL
eco audit
how green is it?

47. soL
eco audit
what’s the amount of energy it takes to create 500 desks and sustain the product over 60 years?

48. soL
eco audit
what’s the carbon footprint of 500 desks over 60 years?

49. soL eco audit
comparison
desk energy saving:
510,789.59 mj
water bottle energy
savings:
-510 mj

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final renderings
finishing styles and colors applied

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final renderings
hit different price points with different
finished
lemondrian
glass is replaced by plastic to
reduce cost to hit a lower price
point

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final renderings
hit different price points with different
finished
sol
hits the median for the price
points by using a gloss finish and
glass

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final renderings
hit different price points with different
finished
col legno
is the high end version with wood
finishes and glass

54. soL
final renderings
hit different price points with different
finished

55. carbon Fiber
eSS ballot box with high
- 3 Painted riM toro tractor Front Fender - claSS a gloSS Scratch
PartS FiniSh reSiStant FiniSh
soL treatments
possible surface
therMage - eMi wood grain SoFt in-Mold Painted child Seat cuStoM door - granite
Shielding touch Paint and and Mahogany FiniSh
FiniSh

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Questions?
Parti